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2004 Presidential General Election

2003-2004 Election Calendar

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Date

Event Name

Description

May 2003

02 (Fri.)

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

5:00PMDeadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a petition format concerning an Act of the 2003 General Assembly.At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210)

31 (Sat.)

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

By midnightDeadline for submission of at least one-third of the referendum petition signatures concerning an Act of the 2003 General Assembly.Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State before the first day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b))

June 2003

10 (Tue.)

Polling Place Changes

Close of businessDeadline to change polling places for the Baltimore City Election.A local board may not create or change a precinct boundary or polling place during the period beginning the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a Primary Election through the day of the General Election. (§ 2-303(b))

16 (Mon.)

Party Affiliation

9:00PMDeadline to change party affiliation before the Baltimore City Primary Election.No change of party affiliation beginning the Monday that is 12 weeks before the Primary Election until voter registration reopens after the Primary. (§ 3-303(b)(1)(i))

30 (Mon.)

Candidate Filing

9:00PMDeadline for candidates to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Baltimore City Primary Election ballot.Not later than 9:00PM on the Monday that is 10 weeks or 70 days before the day of the Primary Election. (§ 5-303(a)(1))

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

By midnightDeadline for submission of the balance of referendum petition signatures concerning Acts of the 2003 General Assembly.Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by the 30th day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b))

Declaration of Intent

9:00PMDeadline for a candidate who seeks nomination by petition for the Baltimore City General Election to file a declaration of intent to seek nomination.Declaration of intent is filed no later than the date and time specified for filing a certificate of candidacy. (§ 5-703(c)(3)(i))

July 2003

10 (Thu.)

Candidate Withdrawal

Close of businessCertificate of withdrawal must be filed within 10 days after the candidate filing date.10 days after the filing deadline. (§ 5-502(a))

15 (Tue.)

Vacancy in Candidacy

Close of businessDeadline for a central committee to fill a vacancy in candidacy for an office appearing on the Baltimore City Election ballot.The central committee's certificate of designation and the candidate's certificate of candidacy must be filed by the 5th day after the date on which a candidate may withdraw. (5-901(e))

21 (Mon.)

Ballot Certification

5:00PMDeadline for State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the Baltimore City Primary Election Ballot.At least 50 days before the Primary Election. (§ 9-207(a)(1)(ii))

26 (Sat.)

Ballot Display

Close of businessDeadline for the Baltimore City Board of Elections to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots.Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d))

August 2003

12 (Tue.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialsThe First Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the fourth Tuesday immediately preceding the Primary Election . (§ 13-309(a)(1))

19 (Tue.)

Close of Registration

9:00PMDeadline to register to vote before the Baltimore City Primary Election.21st day preceding the election. (§ 3-302 (a))

Polling Place Reassignment

9:00PMDeadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place.No later than the close of voter registration before any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1))

Registration Lists

Close of businessDeadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list.On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05B)

29 (Fri.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialsThe Second Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the Primary Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2))

Voting System

Close of businessPre-election voting system test.Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B)

September 2003

02 (Tue.)

Absentee Ballot Application

4:30PM or midnight if by FAXDeadline for receipt of absentee ballot application for Baltimore City Primary Election.Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D)

03 (Wed.)

Late Absentee Ballot Application

until 8:00PM on 9/9/2003Period for receipt of late absentee ballot application for Baltimore City Primary Election.Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A)

09 (Tue.)

Election Day

7:00AM to 8:00PMBaltimore City Primary Election. Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM.Second Tuesday following the first Monday in September in the year following the election of Governor. (§ 8-201(b))

Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery

8:00PMDeadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by personal delivery.An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(1))

Voter Registration Application

8:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of a Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the Baltimore City Primary Election.A VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D)

10 (Wed.)

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S.

4:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by mail.Post mark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases, when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i))

11 (Thu.)

Canvass of Absentee Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass.Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03)

19 (Fri.)

Verification of Vote Count

Close of businessDeadline for Baltimore City Board of Elections to verify Primary Election vote count.Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying results of the election. (§ 11-308(a))

Certified Election Results

Close of businessThe Baltimore City Board of Canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court.Second Friday after the Primary Election, or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completing the canvass. (§ 11-401(c)(1))

Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots.Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2))

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S.

10:00AMExtended deadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by mail.Post mark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases, when a postmark in unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii))

22 (Mon.)

Registration Reopens

Start of businessBaltimore City voter registration rolls reopen.First business day following the 11th day after the Primary Election. (§ 3-302 (a))

Declination of Nomination

Close of BusinessDeadline for a Declination of Nomination to be filed by a candidate before the Baltimore City General Election.Within 2 days after the election results are certified. (§5-801(b)(2)(i))

December 2003

02 (Tue.)

Polling Place Changes

Close of businessDeadline to change polling places for the Presidential Election.A local board may not create or change a precinct boundary or polling place during the period beginning the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a Primary Election through the day of the General Election.. (§ 2-203(b))

08 (Mon.)

Party Affiliation

9:00PMDeadline to change party affiliation before the Presidential Primary Election.No change of party affiliation beginning the Monday that is 12 weeks before the Primary (until the registration rolls reopen after the Primary). (§ 3-303(b)(1)(i))

12 (Fri.)

Presidential Candidates

5:00PMDeadline for the Secretary of State to certify Republican Presidential Primary Election candidates to the State Board. Candidates are certified if they are generally advocated or recognized in news media throughout the United States and Maryland.Certification must occur during the period beginning 90 days before the Primary Election and ending 80 days before the Primary Election. (§ 8-502(c)(1)(i))

22 (Mon.)

Candidate Filing

9:00PMDeadline for candidates to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Presidential Primary ballot for all offices except delegate to the Democratic National Convention and Democratic and Republican Presidential Candidates.Not later than 9:00PM on the Monday that is 10 weeks or 70 days before the day of the Primary Election. (§ 5-303(a)(1))

23 (Tue.)

Candidate Filing

5:00PMDeadline for Republican Presidential Primary Election Petition Candidates (presidential candidates not recognized by the Secretary of State) to file candidacy and nominating petitions with the State Board.Petitions containing the signatures of at least 400 registered voters from each congressional district in the State must be filed at least 70 days before the day of the election. (§ 8-502(b)(2) & (d)(2))

31 (Wed.)

Candidate Withdrawal

5:00PMDeadline for the withdrawal of candidacy for Presidential Primary Election candidates (except candidates for Democratic Convention Delegate).Certificate of withdrawal must be filed within 10 days after the candidate filing date. (§ 5-502(a))

January 2004

01 (Thu.)

Convention Delegates

5:00PMDeadline for political parties to certify to the State Board the total number of convention delegates and alternate delegates that will represent the parties at the national conventions.Not later than January 1 in the year of the election. (§ 8-501(b))

02 (Fri.)

Presidential Candidates

5:00PMDeadline for the Secretary of State to certify Democratic Presidential Primary Election candidates to the State Board. Candidates are certified if they are generally advocated or recognized in news media throughout the United States and Maryland.Certification must occur on the first business day in the year of the election. (§ 8-502(c)(1)(ii))

05 (Mon.)

Vacancy in Candidacy

5:00PMDeadline for a central committee to fill a vacancy in candidacy for an office appearing on the Presidential Primary Election ballot (except Democratic Convention Delegate).The central committee's certificate of designation and the candidate's certificate of candidacy must be filed by the fifth day after the date on which a candidate may withdraw. (§5-901(e))

Replacement Delegate

5:00PMDeadline for the State Board to receive designation from a Republican Presidential Primary candidate for a replacement delegate to be identified on the ballot as a supporter of that presidential candidate.Designation must be received within 5 days after withdrawal deadline (12/31/2003). (Administrative Policy)

09 (Fri.)

Candidate Filing

5:00PMDeadline for candidates for delegate to the Democratic National Convention to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Presidential Primary Election ballot. Filing begins January 2, 2004.Filing occurs between 9:00AM on the first regular business day of the year in which the President of the United States is elected and 5:00PM of the day that is 1 week later. (§ 5-303(a)(2))

Candidate Filing

5:00PMDeadline for Democratic Presidential Primary Election Petition Candidates (presidential candidates not recognized by the Secretary of State) to file candidacy and nominating petitions with the State Board.Petitions containing the signatures of at least 400 registered voters from each congressional district in the State must be filed on the day that is one week after the first business day of the year of the election. (§ 8-502(b)(2) & (d)(1))

13 (Tue.)

Withdrawal of Candidacy

5:00PMDeadline for the withdrawal of candidacy by a candidate for Democratic Convention Delegate.Within 4 days after the filing deadline (filing deadline is 1/9/04). (§ 5-502(b))

15 (Thu.)

Replacement Delegate

5:00PMDeadline for the State Board to receive designation from a Democratic Presidential Primary candidate for a replacement delegate to be identified on the ballot as a supporter of that presidential candidate.Designation must be received within 2 days after the withdrawal deadline (1/13/04). (§ 8-501(b)(2)(iii))

20 (Tue.)

Ballot Certification

5:00PMDeadline for the State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the Presidential Primary Election Ballot.At least 42 days before the Primary Election. (§ 9-207(a)(1)(i))

21 (Wed.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialsAnnual Campaign Finance Report is due on the third Wednesday in January of each year. (§ 13-309(c))

26 (Mon.)

Ballot Display

Close of BusinessDeadline for the local boards to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots.Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d))

February 2004

03 (Tue.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialThe First Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the fourth Tuesday immediately preceding the Primary Election . (§ 13-309(a)(1))

10 (Tue.)

Close of Registration

9:00PMDeadline to register to vote before the Primary Election.21st day preceding the Primary Election. (§ 3-302 (a))

Polling Place Reassignment

9:00PMDeadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place.No later than the close of voter registration before any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1))

Registration Lists

Close of businessDeadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list.On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05)

20 (Fri.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialThe Second Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the Primary Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2))

Voting System

Close of businessPre-election voting system test.Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B)

24 (Tue.)

Absentee Ballot Application

4:30PM or midnight if by FAXDeadline for receipt of absentee ballot application for the Primary Election.Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D)

25 (Wed.)

Late Absentee Ballot Application

until 8:00PM on 3/2/2004Period for receipt of late absentee ballot applications for the Primary Election.Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A)

March 2004

02 (Tue.)

Election Day

7:00AM to 8:00PMPresidential Primary Election. Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM.In the year in which the President of the United States is elected, the Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday in March. (§ 8-201(a)(2)(ii))

Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery

8:00PMDeadline for receipt of absentee ballots by personal delivery.An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08(1))

Voter Registration Application

8:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of a Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the Presidential Primary ElectionA VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D)

03 (Wed.)

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S.

4:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from within the U.S.The local board must receive the absentee ballot by mail no later than 4:00PM on the Wednesday following the election. Either a postmark or voter's affidavit must indicate that the ballot was marked and mailed before election day. (§ 11-302(c) and COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i))

04 (Thu.)

Canvass of Absentee Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass.Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03)

12 (Fri.)

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S.

10:00AMExtended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from outside the U.S.The local board must receive the absentee ballot by mail no later than 10:00AM on the second Friday following the election. Either a postmark or voter's affidavit must indicate that the ballot was marked and mailed before election day. (§ 11-302(c) and COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii))

Verification of Vote Count

Close of businessDeadline for the local election board to verify the Presidential Primary Election vote count.Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying results of the election. (§ 11-308(a))

Certified Election Results

Close of businessThe local board of canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court.Second Friday after the election, or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completing the canvass. (§ 11-401(a)&(c))

Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots.Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2))

15 (Mon.)

Registration Reopens

Start of businessVoter registration rolls reopen.First business day following the 11th day after the election. (§ 3-302 (a))

April 2004

06 (Tue.)

Canvass

5:00PMCanvass of results by the State Board of Canvassers.The State Board of Canvassers must meet within 35 days after the election. (§ 11-503(a)(1)(ii))

30 (Fri.)

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

5:00PMDeadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a petition format concerning an Act of the 2004 General Assembly.At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§6-210(a))

May 2004

31 (Mon.)

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

By midnightDeadline for submission of at least one-third of the referendum petition signatures concerning an Act of the 2004 General Assembly.Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State before the 1st day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b))

June 2004

30 (Wed.)

Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly

By midnightDeadline for submission of the balance of referendum petition signatures concerning Acts of the 2004 General Assembly.Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by the 30th day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b))

July 2004

01 (Thu.)

Declaration of Intent

5:00PMDeadline for a candidate who seeks nomination by petition for an office to appear on the Presidential Election ballot to file a declaration of intent to seek nomination.In the year in which the President is elected the declaration must be filed by July 1st. (§ 5-703(c)(3)(ii))

02 (Fri.)

Nominating Petition

5:00PMDeadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a nominating petition format.At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1))

New Party Petition

5:00PMDeadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a new party petition format.At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1))

09 (Fri.)

Charter Amendment Petition

Close of businessDeadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a charter amendment petition format from the local board.At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1))

August 2004

02 (Mon.)

New Party Petition

5:00PMDeadline for filing a new party petition.First Monday in August - petitions may not be filed from 2/11/2004 through 3/14/2004 and from 8/13/2004 through 11/14/2004. (§ 4-102(c)(2)(i))

Petition Candidate

5:00PMDeadline for General Election petition candidate to file the certificate of candidacy and nominating petition.First Monday in August. (§ 5-703(d) & (f))

09 (Mon.)

Deadline for filing charter related petitions

Close of businessSecond Monday in August - petitions are filed with the Mayor of Baltimore City or with the president of the county council. (MD Const Art. XI-A, § 5 and § 7-104(b))

Certification of Questions

5:00PMDeadline for SBE to certify to local boards questions referred to voters of one county, or part of one county, by General Assembly.Second Monday in August. (§ 7-103(c)(2))

16 (Mon.)

Certification of Questions

5:00PMDeadline for Secretary of State to certify to the State Board statewide ballot questions and all questions relating to Acts of the General Assembly petitioned to referendum.Third Monday in August. (§ 7-103(c)(1))

Certification of Questions

Close of businessDeadline for County Attorney to certify to the local board each question to be voted on in the county or part of the county.Third Monday in August- does not apply to a statewide question, a question submitted to voters of one county by the General Assembly, or a question relating to an Act of the General Assembly petitioned to referendum. (§ 7-103(c)(3)(i))

20 (Fri.)

Petitions

5:00PMDeadline for local boards to verify and count signatures on a new party or nominating petition.Within 20 days after the petition is filed. (§ 6-210(c))

23 (Mon.)

Certification of Questions

Close of businessIf County Attorney defaults, deadline for clerk of the circuit court to certify to a local board any question to be voted on in the county or part of the county.Fourth Monday in August - applies if County Attorney has not timely certified the question. (§ 7-103(c)(3)(ii))

24 (Tue.)

Certification of Petitions

Close of businessDeadline for certification as to the sufficiency of nominating and new party petitions.Within 2 business days after verification and counting is completed, deadline extended if judicial review is pending. (§ 6-210(d))

Declination of Nomination

5:00PMDeadline for declination of nomination by candidate before the General Election.70th day preceding the General Election. (§ 5-801(b)(2)(ii))

31 (Tue.)

Judicial Review of a Petition

Close of businessDeadline to request judicial review of any determination about the sufficiency of a petition to place a candidate or question on the General Election Ballot.63rd day before the General Election. (§ 6-210(e)(2))

September 2004

08 (Wed.)

Ballot Certification

5:00PMDeadline for State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the General Election Ballot.At least 55 days before the election. (§ 9-207(a)(2)(i))

13 (Mon.)

Ballot Display

Close of businessDeadline for the local boards to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots.Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d))

23 (Thu.)

Vacancy in Nomination

Close of businessDeadline for a Central Committees to fill vacancies in nomination caused by resignation or death of candidate.The later of the 40th day before the General Election or the 5th day following the death, declination, or disqualification of the nominee. (§5-1004(b)(1) & (2))

October 2004

01 (Fri.)

Presidential Electors

5:00PMDeadline to submit presidential electors to the State Board.The State political party of the presidential nominee must submit the names and addresses of nominated presidential electors at least 30 days before the General Election. (§ 8-503(c)(3))

12 (Tue.)

Close of Registration

9:00PMDeadline to register to vote before the General Election.21st day preceding the General Election. (§ 3-302 (a))

Polling Place Reassignment

Close of businessDeadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place.No later than the close of voter registration for any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1))

Registration Lists

Close of businessDeadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list.On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05B)

22 (Fri.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialsThe Pre-General Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the General Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2))

Voting System

Close of businessPre-election voting system test.Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B)

26 (Tue.)

Absentee Ballot Application

4:30PM or before midnight if by FAXDeadline for receipt of an absentee ballot application for the General Election.Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D)

27 (Wed.)

Candidate Filing

5:00PMDeadline for filing as a write-in candidateWednesday preceding the election, or within 7 days after expenditure of $51 to promote candidacy (if earlier). (§ 5-303(c))

Late Absentee Ballot Applications

until 8:00PM on 11/2/04Period for receipt of late absentee ballot application for the General Election.Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A)

November 2004

02 (Tue.)

Election Day

7:00AM to 8:00PMGeneral Election, Baltimore City and Presidential - Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM.Tuesday after the first Monday in November. (MD Const. Art. XV, § 7, § 8-301 & 10-301 and § 10-301, 11-202)

Voter Registration Application

8:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the General Election.A VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D)

Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery

8:00PMDeadline for receipt of absentee ballots by personal delivery.An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(1))

03 (Wed.)

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S.

4:00PMExtended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from within the U.S.Postmark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (11-302(c), COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i))

04 (Thu.)

Canvass of Absentee Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass.Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03)

12 (Fri.)

Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S.

10:00AMExtended deadline for receipt of General Election absentee ballots by mail from outside the U.S.Second Friday after the election. A postmark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii))

Verification of Vote Count

Close of businessDeadline for local boards to verify vote count.Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying the results of the election. (11-308(a))

Certified Election Results

Close of businessThe local board of canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court.Second Friday after the election , or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completion. (§ 11-401(a) & (c)(1))

Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots

10:00AMThe board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots.Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2))

15 (Mon.)

Registration Reopens

8:00AMVoter registration rolls reopen.First business day following the 11th day after the General Election. (§ 3-302 (a))

Certification of Election Results

State Board convenes to certify state election results.Within 2 days after official results are received from local boards. (§ 11-501(a)(1))

23 (Tue.)

Campaign Finance Report Due

See compliance materialsPost General Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the third Tuesday after the General Election. (§ 13-309(a)(3))

December 2004

07 (Tue.)

State Board of Canvassers

Deadline for State Board of Canvassers to convene to certify election results.Within 35 days after the General Election. (St. Bd. of Canvassers is made up of the Secretary of State, Comptroller, State Treasurer, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and the Attorney General.) (§ 11-503, COMAR 33.14.02.10A)

13 (Mon.)

Meeting of Presidential Electors

Held at the State House in Annapolis.First Monday after the second Wednesday in December. (3 U.S.C. § 7)